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Arianne: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...California, and I graduated from Mills College with my BA in French and Francophone Studies. I have worked both as a French and English tutor freelance since 2008 and for Mills College while pursuing my degree there. I have studied in France at the Universit Paris X Nanterre and at the Universit Paris VIII St....
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Mills College - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
Tiffany: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...two credentials in Education. The first is a multiple subject credential to teach all subject in grades K-8; the second is a mild/moderate special education credential with an emphasis in dual language learners. I am currently attending San Diego State university as I pursue my Masters in education. I am passionate about helping students learn....
Education & Certification
California State University-Northridge - Bachelors, Elementary Education
San Diego State University - Current Grad Student, Special Education
Will: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...the bar after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic...
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Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Humanities & Political Science
Northwestern University - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172
Chris: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...textbooks age poorly in how they teach slang.) My pedagogical style is process-based and goal-oriented. I like students to set a goal (or several), collaborate with me on a process to achieve it, and then put the plan into action with individualized methodology and assessment. In my spare time, I work on fun Python coding...
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New York University - Bachelors, French, Linguistics
SAT Math: 800
David: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...found that students may learn in different ways and all can excel. I like to present material in an engaging and relevant manner so that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they...
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Drake University - Bachelor of Science, Education, History
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
Aman: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a tutor-- mentor-- I will help...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Ben: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...Jazz Bass Performance and Economics. I am also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honors Society. Throughout my time in school I was a teaching assistant and grader for many economics classes where I tutored students in groups and one on one in both mathematic and theoretical concepts. I also have experience teaching...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Jacob: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...city Philadelphia, where I learned to love learning, particularly math and science classes. I began tutoring my younger siblings in these subjects when they had trouble themselves. I even began attending Biology review sessions to help my teacher explain topics to other students and review material with them. I always enjoyed teaching simply because I...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Biology and German
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Koissi: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...University's school of Computer and Information Science. In High School I was an AP Scholar with distinction, a title earned for scoring above average on 7 AP tests. As a Senior in High School while taking AP Calculus AB, I was a peer tutor in my school's Pre-Calculus course. Other tutoring experience comes from volunteering...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Michael: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...guess I mean to say it's an exact science. English is more of an art that is based on opinions in the eye of the beholder and that's why I don't like it as much as math. But that's just my opinion. As a hobby I collect movies. Some of my favorites are independent art...
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ITT Technical Institute - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
SAT Math: 740
Ema: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Kevin: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Austin: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...comfortable, and confident in the fields they are studying. I love helping people get to the "aha" moment when they really understand what's being taught. In my experience, one of the most important parts of tutoring is setting clear expectations at the beginning and working toward a common goal. Given the right goals and assistance,...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Computer Science: Bioinformatics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Jakobi: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...have found that the more a subject means to a student personally, the better they do in the subject. So, in this way it is possible to turn a subject weakness into a strength and passion. Outside of academia, I played college football for 4 years at Princeton University. I also enjoy watching and playing...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Katie: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...Notre Dame in 2009 and my master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 2013. I have spent the past six years in education: teaching English in Japan for two years, coordinating a mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students,...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Diptesh: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Josh: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid home cook and runner. I also love crossword puzzles and spicy food. I feel that the most valuable aspect of education is learning...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Max: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...two semesters off from school to sing and travel the entire world with the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest collegiate a cappella singing group. Apart from singing, I'm is passionate about education, particularly in helping high school students achieve their academic goals as they work their way towards college. I volunteer in New Haven as a...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Kaley: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Erica: San Luis Obispo tutor
Certified Tutor in San Luis Obispo, CA
...challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English; Latin Language and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
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